Hello, it's a pleasure to meet you!

It's kind of interesting that you described this situation. Because my family members and my significant other has also asked me that. I didn't know how to answer them. Because usually, time was the best way to heal my mental and emotional wounds. I just needed a day or two alone to get myself back together. But during the moment, with them desperate to help, looking straight at me; I didn't know what to say.

To be honest, my significant other is also kind of lacking when it comes to empathy. He isn't that emotional, but it's obvious he cares about me and I care about him, too. Whenever I'm extremely down or I start panicking, he's obviously confused. He asks me questions and I can't respond, because I'm just in such a state of panic that I can't speak or think clearly.

Regardless, when I need comfort, he'll hold me in his arms and we'll just sit there quietly. It really does help me, having him there. He also does breathing practices with me, slowly breathing in and out. He also tries to make me laugh, and we just watch things together like movies or videos to try and get me to settle down. It doesn't work all the time, but that's what he does to try and calm me down.

I'm sorry if I wasn't much of help. Either way, I hope things get better for you soon!

Have a wonderful day.